Description
For sample children under age 18 who have at least two specific listed health conditions, KIDCSYS2 is a recoded variable, which reports which bodily system is affected by the second condition listed. Systems included: respiratory, skin, impairment or musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, glandular, genitourinary, digestive, and other. For details on the second condition, see KIDC2.
KIDCSYS2 was introduced in 1981 as part of the Child Health Supplement. For related variables, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function or drop-down menus.
